Paradise fish tank size...

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Originally Posted by Olympia
Darn. No paradise fish for me. :( I really like the Macropodus spechti, but they can get even bigger than ...

Darn. No paradise fish for me. :( I really like the Macropodus spechti, but they can get even bigger than 4". Maybe someday. Weird how betta are the only anabantids that thrive in small spaces.

There are some, if you have very soft water as they are likely wild caught. Trichopsis pumila, Parosphromenus deissneri, and Parasphaerichthys ocellatus come to mind as I have or have had these myself. There are I believe some dwarf Betta species though I'm not familiar with those.

Those are too delicate for my liking. :p All wild betta need incredibly soft water as well.
The honey gourami only hit 2", are they an active species for needing 24"? That's a 15 gallon if I am not mistaken. My 15 gallon is 26", all my tanks are long and shallow.
I'll probably go for it if I see a cheap used tank.